Packard should take a tour of a rehabilitation facility

It was with profound dismay that H. Jeremy Packard, chairman of Luzerne County's board of elections, referred to people with disabilities as "gimpy."

The choice of his words was not sarcastic it was insensitive and mean.

Perhaps Mr. Packard should tour some veterans hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. His mindset is archaic and perhaps he is not worldly or sensitive enough to continue in his present job.

Too much time in an "ivory tower" took him away from the realities and sensibilities that a leader should have. No apology will remedy his ill-fated remarks.

Maxwell Marcus

Exeter

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